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... Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your notebook from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 81 Microsoft System Restore 81 Reinstalling applications and drivers 81 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 82 8 Troubleshooting 83 Safety guidelines 84 First steps 85 Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD ...Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
... Cleaning CDs or DVDs 76 Protecting your notebook from viruses 77 Updating Windows 80 Restoring your system 81 Microsoft System Restore 81 Reinstalling applications and drivers 81 Restoring your notebook to the original configuration 82 8 Troubleshooting 83 Safety guidelines 84 First steps 85 Troubleshooting 86 Audio 86 Battery 86 CD ...Networks 100 Passwords 101 PC Cards 101 Power 102 Printer 103 Sound 104 Status indicators 105 Touchpad 105 Video 106 Telephone support 106 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 106 Telephone numbers 107 Self-help 108 Tutoring 109 www...
User Guide
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Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
User Guide
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... to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your drivers. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 106. 4 www.gateway.com Customer Service Click Customer Service to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Call Us to get ...a list of all Gateway notebooks. By entering your serial number you manage your notebook...
... to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your drivers. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 106. 4 www.gateway.com Customer Service Click Customer Service to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Call Us to get ...a list of all Gateway notebooks. By entering your serial number you manage your notebook...
User Guide
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... it on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . www.gateway.com 47
... it on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . www.gateway.com 47
User Guide
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... a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 62. 3 Turn off your notebook. 68 www.gateway.com For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new...
... a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 62. 3 Turn off your notebook. 68 www.gateway.com For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new...
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www.gateway.com 71 Replacing the hard drive kit 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step 2.
www.gateway.com 71 Replacing the hard drive kit 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 17 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step 2.
User Guide
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... reinstall your applications or drivers. To reinstall your applications or drivers: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. Reinstalling applications and drivers If a program or device on your notebook is not working correctly, you may need to an earlier configuration. www.gateway.com 81 Restoring your...
... reinstall your applications or drivers. To reinstall your applications or drivers: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. Reinstalling applications and drivers If a program or device on your notebook is not working correctly, you may need to an earlier configuration. www.gateway.com 81 Restoring your...
User Guide
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...disc. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Make sure that they are turned off. www.gateway.com 89 For more information, see "Downloads" on page 76. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 4. For more... notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "System...
...disc. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Make sure that they are turned off. www.gateway.com 89 For more information, see "Downloads" on page 76. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 4. For more... notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "System...
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.... 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is online. See the guide that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC... power source. Many printers have selected it is not the default printer, make sure that came with your Control Panel is online. www.gateway.com 103 Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on but will not print ■ Check...
.... 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is online. See the guide that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC... power source. Many printers have selected it is not the default printer, make sure that came with your Control Panel is online. www.gateway.com 103 Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on but will not print ■ Check...
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... have been performed to show that provide wireless communication. however care should be restricted or eliminated. Please contact Gateway for additional information. 114 www.gateway.com Examples of wireless devices may be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away... devices outdoors is fully assembled. Warning If your notebook came equipped with equipment on wireless devices. In some areas, use drivers approved for authorization prior to be used indoors. Do not modify them in this system are not user serviceable. The wireless...
... have been performed to show that provide wireless communication. however care should be restricted or eliminated. Please contact Gateway for additional information. 114 www.gateway.com Examples of wireless devices may be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away... devices outdoors is fully assembled. Warning If your notebook came equipped with equipment on wireless devices. In some areas, use drivers approved for authorization prior to be used indoors. Do not modify them in this system are not user serviceable. The wireless...
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Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 35 dragging 36 drivers updating 3 drives DVD 11, 40 DVD/CD-RW 11, 40 DVD±RW 11 DVD-RW 40 hard drive 14, 68 identifying drive types 40 ... files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting...
Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 double-clicking 35 dragging 36 drivers updating 3 drives DVD 11, 40 DVD/CD-RW 11, 40 DVD±RW 11 DVD-RW 40 hard drive 14, 68 identifying drive types 40 ... files opening 35 troubleshooting 91 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 17 Firewire port 12 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 35 function keys 30 G Gateway model number 14, 16 serial number 16, 17 Support 17 Web address 3 Web site 3 H hard drive bay 14 indicator 28 installing 68 replacing 68 troubleshooting...
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... wireless network 31, 38 turning on notebook 25 wireless network 31, 38 tutoring fee-based 108 TV out (S-Video out) jack 11 U updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 77 Windows 80 upgrading 61 USB port 12 V VGA port 13, 46 video playing 42 S-Video out jack 11 troubleshooting 106 ...77 volume adjusting 33, 37 adjusting modem 98 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 104 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 81 updating 80 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 77 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 100 ...
... wireless network 31, 38 turning on notebook 25 wireless network 31, 38 tutoring fee-based 108 TV out (S-Video out) jack 11 U updating device drivers 3 Norton Internet Security 77 Windows 80 upgrading 61 USB port 12 V VGA port 13, 46 video playing 42 S-Video out jack 11 troubleshooting 106 ...77 volume adjusting 33, 37 adjusting modem 98 controls 37 muting 33, 37 system keys 33 troubleshooting 104 W waking up notebook 26 Web site Gateway 3 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 16 restoring 81 updating 80 Windows Media Player 42 Windows Security Center using 77 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 100 ...
Starter Guide
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If you 're looking for. need a little extra help ? Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Click a link,... with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and ...
If you 're looking for. need a little extra help ? Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Click a link,... with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and ...
Starter Guide
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... several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. Make your selection, then continue with the on the type of the software that..., it is a good idea to make a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work...
... several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. Make your selection, then continue with the on the type of the software that..., it is a good idea to make a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work...
Security Guide
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... notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 9 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high...
... notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 9 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high...